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Laurie McNamara, LCSW
Delaware
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal focused work
About Laurie
Laurie McNamara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Delaware with five years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Laurie also helps people facing trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She lists ADHD, first responder issues, intellectual disability, jealousy, and young adult concerns among her areas of focus.
Laurie uses clear, practical conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning. She listens for patterns in thought and behavior and then offers concrete steps to try. Sessions emphasize short-term goals and skills people can use between meetings.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means work may include noticing unhelpful thoughts, exploring personal stories that shape beliefs, and setting small, achievable goals. Homework and real-life experiments are common parts of the plan.
People who prefer a direct, structured process tend to find this style useful. Laurie aims to keep sessions practical and focused on what someone wants to change. Progress is tracked with observable steps rather than vague promises.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching flow and schedule an initial appointment. Laurie works in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Laurie uses structured approaches in online work
Laurie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when working with people online. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation through small, realistic steps.Finding the right fit is a practical process. Laurie will work with a client to decide which approach or combination makes sense for their goals and preferences. Sessions involve discussing current problems, trying techniques in session, and agreeing on short tasks to practice between meetings so progress can be reviewed together.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be harder to arrange. Licensed professionals often adapt session length and focus to suit someone’s schedule and needs, and this therapist will discuss those practical arrangements during the intake.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Laurie helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career issues, grief, trauma and related topics listed in her specialties.
How would she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices concrete alternative responses and small behavioral experiments.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience and practices as an LCSW licensed in Delaware.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Delaware and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site flow.
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